On December 9, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep received Mr. Lee Choong Yun, Vice Chairman of S-TEC SYSTEM Co., Ltd., to officially receive a donation of VND 2 billion to support residents of Dak Lak province in recovering from recent natural disasters. This contribution represents timely and heartfelt solidarity from the enterprise towards the affected communities.
Support mobilized from a South Korean company
Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep highly praised the practical contribution, noting that it not only helps locals overcome immediate challenges but also strengthens the bond between the company and the Vietnamese community while enhancing S-TEC SYSTEM’s reputation and long-term prospects in the domestic market. He emphasized that South Korea has consistently been among the first countries to support Vietnam in the wake of severe natural disasters, and this contribution further underscores the close and trusting cooperation between the two nations.
The Deputy Minister confirmed that the entire emergency aid package of 110 million South Korean won (approximately VND 2 billion) will be delivered directly to households severely affected in Dak Lak, at a rate of VND 4.5 million per household, assisting them in overcoming immediate post-flood difficulties. The Department of Dyke Management and Flood Prevention coordinated with the Dak Lak Provincial Fatherland Front Committee to review, compile lists of affected households, and organize the aid distribution.
Mr. Lee Choong Yun shared that this donation reflects the compassion and solidarity of all S-TEC SYSTEM staff, with the goal of helping Vietnamese residents quickly overcome the impacts of natural disasters and restore stability. He emphasized: “In our investment activities in South Korea and Vietnam, we always aim to create sustainable value for communities alongside the company’s development objectives.”
Flood impacts in Dak Lak
According to Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep, immediately following Typhoon No. 13, from November 15 to 21, 2025, Dak Lak experienced prolonged and widespread heavy rainfall, with recorded precipitation ranging from 400–1,000 mm, exceeding 1,100 mm in some areas. This event represents the largest flood in decades, surpassing the historic 1993 flood and exceeding the 100-year rainfall frequency.
The consequences were severe: 71 people were killed or went missing; 653 houses were destroyed, collapsed, or washed away; 1,050 homes sustained serious damage requiring repairs; thousands of hectares of rice paddies, fruit trees, and crops were damaged; and thousands of livestock and poultry perished. The total estimated damage amounts to approximately VND 5,000 billion.
The Vietnamese Government launched the “Quang Trung campaign”, with an urgent, rapid-response approach to rebuild homes for families who lost their residences and repair damaged structures. In this context, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep emphasized that support from S-TEC SYSTEM will significantly facilitate the swift and effective restoration of housing.
International support for Vietnam’s flood response
According to the Department of Dyke Management and Flood Prevention, as of December 6, 2025, foreign embassies and international organizations had provided or pledged assistance to provinces affected by Typhoons Nos. 10, 11, 12, 13 and subsequent flooding, with a total value of approximately USD 21 million.
Through coordination with the Department, numerous international partners including JICA, the Government of Australia, the Russian Federation, the United States, Singapore, the European Union, South Korea, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), UNICEF, IOM, FAO, Save the Children, ActionAid, Samaritan’s Purse, Tzu Chi, CRS, WWF, and Plan International have deployed emergency support packages. The aid covers cash assistance, agricultural livelihood recovery, bottled drinking water, water filtration equipment, blankets and mosquito nets, plastic containers, multipurpose plastic sheets, household and educational kits, and home repair and reinforcement activities. Most of the aid has already reached residents in provinces heavily affected by floods.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep expressed deep appreciation for the spirit of solidarity and social responsibility demonstrated by S-TEC SYSTEM and the international community. These timely and practical contributions not only carry profound humanitarian significance but also reflect the spirit of cooperation, responsibility, and enduring friendship extended to Vietnam.
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